Using Vocabulary- Nominating a Film

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Using Vocabulary- Nominating a Film

Welcome to English V2

1. Put your phone in the pouch.

What to do?

2. Have your books ready.

3. Put your stationery on your desk.

4. Quieten down and let's begin!

In this lesson we'll

Use and understand theme vocabulary

Prepare a short speech 

Watch the clips

• Notice how the presenter gives a positive review of a film.
• What sorts of words are used?
• What does the presenter talk about?
• How does the presenter show us (leg het ons uit) the film is worthy of an award (een onderscheiding waard)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPbCGWeD4-w

Clip vocabulary

Tsotsi- SA word for gangster

Apartheid- In the past, there was racism by law in South Africa, but not anymore

Township-the parts of town where only people of colour were forced to live. 

Please complete Ex 25a, p 150

Check the meanings yourself with the vocabulary corner page.

What did you notice about these words?

• They are all more complex or detailed ways of describing something.
• Instead of just 'nice' or 'bad'.

Activity

• Introduce a film that you think deserves (verdiend) an Oscar or any other award.
  
• In groups of 3, prepare a short speech about the film.
  
• Think about the clip for ideas on how to talk about it.
• You'll present it in a following lesson. 
• 100 words/ 10 full sentences (hele zinnen).

How?

• Write out what you'll say. 
• Explain about the acting/performances, dialogue, storyline, soundtrack (music) and filming style.
• Your explanation (uitleg) must show why the movie deserves an award.
• Use theme words from p 140, 142, 148-150 to help.

Evaluation: Preparation

• We introduced a film.
  
• We explained different things about it.
  
• Our explanation showed why it deserves an award.
  
• We used suggested theme words.
  
• We wrote enough about it.

Evaluation: Speech

• We used speech cards to help, without only reading.
• We spoke clearly.
• We looked at the audience while speaking.
• We spoke with expression.

Ask for presenting if they want a slide with a short trailer points.

Next time...

Present your speeches.

Another group will evaluate you.

Please give your teacher a tip and a top for today's lesson!